Last Year in Review

On January 17, 2014 the Governor’s drought declaration was issued and Californian’s were asked to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20%. The regulation was recently revised in April 2015 requiring Vaughn Water Company to implement our water shortage contingency plan to a level where restrictions on outdoor irrigation are mandatory and reduce overall water usage by 36%. Repairing water leaks immediately, limiting your outdoor watering to no more than 3 days a week, and using water wisely will help us achieve a 36% reduction in water usage.

During the summer months, watering your lawn after 6pm and prior to 9am will help reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation. We have distribution system operators available that can help determine if you have a leak, adjust your sprinkler timer, teach you to read your water meter, and show you ways to conserve water. These services are available to every Vaughn Water customer at no charge.

Vaughn Water Company relies exclusively on groundwater for its water supply and encourages everyone to use this precious resource wisely. Please repair water leaks immediately. If you see leaks, irrigation water flowing down the street or gutters, or any similar waste, please (gently) bring it to the attention of the resident or call us at (661) 589-2931.

Reading Your Meter

Reading your water meter is actually simple and a great way to monitor how much water you are actually using.

Best Watering Times

Vaughn Water customers include properties that are large compared to others in the Bakersfield area. And for properties with a lot of landscaping, a significant portion of water is used to irrigate the property. Therefore, in order to keep water bills manageable, it is a good idea to have a plan.
The best time to water your property is before sunrise so the water has a chance to soak in and doesn't evaporate.

Cubic Feet

Water meters measure water in cubic feet. To understand how much water you are actually using, remember that every cubic foot is 7.5 gallons. In other words, multiply the number of cubic feet you use in a day by 7.5 and you will know how many gallons you are using.

How we Compare

Vaughn Water Company provides some of the most competitive water prices in the Bakersfield Area. In fact, a recent survey indicated that the cost of water was lower than all but one of the local water companies.